Infloor Electric Cable Series 386 - Manual (Page 2)

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Read this Manual BEFORE using this equipment.
Failure to read and follow all safety and use information can result
in death, serious personal injury, property damage, or damage
to the equipment.
Keep this Manual for future reference.
Installation must be performed by qualified persons, in accordance with local codes, ANSI/
NFPA 70 (NEC Article 424) and CEC Part 1 Section 62 where applicable. Prior to installation,
please consult the local codes in order to understand what is acceptable. To the extent this
information is not consistent with local codes, the local codes should be followed. However,
electrical wiring is required from a circuit breaker or other electrical circuit to the control.
It is recommended that an electrician perform these installation steps. Please be aware
local codes may require this product and/or the control to be installed by an electrician.
Infloor Electric Cable is a simple, economical way to warm any floor, and provide years
of lasting comfort. This instruction manual provides complete details, suggestions, and
safety precautions for installing this floor-warming system.
Fasten the cables to the floor. Then, depending on the floor coverings to be used, put
down a layer of thin-set, thick-set, or self-leveling mortar on top of the cables. Finally,
install the floor coverings. It’s that simple!
Heating
Wire
Factory
Splice
End Splice
Power Lead
Specifications for Infloor Electric Cable:
Infloor Electric Cable is a complete heating cable consisting of a series resistance heating
cable and a power lead for connection to the electric power supply. The heating cable
cannot be cut to fit.
Voltages: 120 VAC, 240 VAC, 1-phase
Watts: 10 W/sqft (34 Btu/h/sqft) when spaced 3-1/2" inches on center, up to 15 W/sqft
(51 Btu/h/sqft) when spaced 2-1/2" inches on center (see Table 2)
Maximum circuit load: 15 amps
Maximum circuit overload protection: 20 amp breaker
GFCI: (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) required for each circuit (included in the Infloor control)
Listing: UL Listed for U.S. and Canada under UL 1673 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 130.2-93,
File No. E185866
Application: Indoor floor heating only (-X on the nameplate label indicates CUL Listing for
this application). Suitable for installation in a shower area (see Step 3.19 for restrictions)
(-W on the nameplate label indicates CUL Listing for Wet Location in Canada per Canadian
Electrical Code, Part I (CEC)).
Embedded in polymer-modified cement based
mortar only (see Appendix 1).
Minimum bend radius: 1 inch
Maximum exposure temperature:
(continuous and storage) 194ºF (90ºC)
Minimum installation temperature: 50ºF (10ºC)